Dr. Kenneth T. (Tinker) Blount graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine in May 1989. In June 1989, he purchased a small one-man veterinary hospital in his hometown of Waycross, Ga. Over the years, he was able to grow that clinic, with the aid of his veterinary partner, into what it is today, a four-doctor clinic. Today, Satilla Animal Hospital is the largest veterinary hospital in the area, serving multiple counties in Southeast Georgia. Dr. Blount enjoys many outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and land management. He also manages a family-owned real estate business. He enjoys spending time with his wife Cristi and their two children Gracelyn and Bridger. They have multiple pets including cats and dogs. Dr. Blount has mentored multiple veterinary students over the years and helped encourage many students interested in a veterinary career [citation].